{"id":68167,"date":"2023-06-13T16:49:23","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T20:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/id-andrea.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=68167"},"modified":"2023-09-14T16:22:52","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T20:22:52","slug":"mat-in-social-studies-education","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/id-andrea.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/social-studies-education\/mat-in-social-studies-education\/","title":{"rendered":"MAT in Social Studies Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program in Social Studies Education at BU Wheelock College of Education &amp; Human Development prepares future social studies teachers as intellectual and reflective practitioners committed to working in urban and suburban schools and with diverse student populations. You will learn teaching through inquiry, implementing a multicultural social studies curriculum, and working for social justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MAT in Social Studies Education program fulfills the academic requirements for an initial teacher license in Massachusetts, which has reciprocity with most other states. This flexible master&#8217;s program can be completed in one year (summer included), and some courses can be taken online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-video responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BU Wheelock&#039;s Master of Arts in Teaching program for Social Studies Education\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KwddE88-oa8?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/id-andrea.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Hear from MAT in Social Studies Education Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The MAT in Social Studies Education program provides rigorous preparation for future teachers that includes authentic experiences working in schools and socials studies classrooms<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color has-text-align-center\">Dates &amp; Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column date-deadline\">\n<h6>Spring &amp; Fall 2024 <\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4>Aug 15, 2023<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Application Open<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column date-deadline\">\n<h6>Spring 2024 Semester<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4>Dec 15, 2023<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Application Deadline<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column date-deadline\">\n<h6>Fall 2024 Semester<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4>Jan 15, 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline to Receive Priority Scholarship Consideration<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column date-deadline\">\n<h6>Fall 2024 Semester<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4>Aug 1, 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Application Closes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-background-color has-background person-spotlight\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-text-align-center\">Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The full- and part-time faculty for the EdM in Social Studies Education are current and former social studies teachers, department chairs, and school leaders\u2014and we\u2019re here to share our decades of expertise in teaching and on-the-ground practice. We are committed to teaching for justice, consistent with BU Wheelock&#8217;s mission as a college.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<ul class=\"profile-listing profile-format-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-24396 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-social-studies-education research-interest-teaching-learning sed-affiliation-faculty department-teaching-learning program-social-studies-education\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/id-andrea.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/rob-martinelle\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2016\/08\/Martinelle_Alt_Web-e1634826829828.png\" alt=\"Photo of Rob Martinelle\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Rob Martinelle<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Senior Lecturer<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-25066 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-equity-diversity-inclusion research-interest-social-studies-education research-interest-teaching-learning sed-affiliation-faculty department-teaching-learning program-social-studies-education\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/id-andrea.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/kaylene-petrin-stevens\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2016\/09\/Kaylene-Stevens-2019-300x300.png\" alt=\"Photo of Kaylene Petrin Stevens\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Kaylene Petrin Stevens<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Program Director, Social Studies Education<br \/>\r\nClinical Assistant Professor<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-background-color has-background career-outcomes\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color\">Career Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the MAT in Social Studies Education from BU Wheelock, you\u2019ll discover a wealth of career options. The rigorous education you receive at Boston University will give you the solid foundation you need as an educator and leader. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<ul><li><span class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">Civics teachers<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">Psychology teachers<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">AP Government and US History teachers<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">Ancient civilizations teachers<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">Curriculum specialist<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">Humanities coordinator<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\">More Information about the MAT in Social Studies Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column promo-block\">\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/id-andrea.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/academics-professional-development\/graduate-programs\/graduate-field-based-experiences\/\">Field-Based Experiences<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>MAT students in the Social Studies Education program complete a pre-practicum and practicum in a school. The pre-practicum takes place one day a week in the fall semester, followed by a practicum in the spring that takes place every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column promo-block\">\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/id-andrea.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/social-studies-education\/edm-in-social-studies-education\/\">Master&#8217;s Degree Program<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already have your initial teaching license, but are seeking a graduate degree program that will advance your knowledge as a teacher and leader, explore BU Wheelock&#8217;s Master of Education (EdM). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column promo-block\">\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/id-andrea.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/admissions-financial-aid\/graduate-admissions\/\">Graduate Admissions<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with BU Wheelock to learn more about the MAT in Social Studies Education. Get information about application requirements and deadlines, as well as financial aid, and sign up for an information session. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Licensing Disclosure<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/state-authorization\/wheelock-college-of-education-human-development-educator-preparation-programs\/\">BU Wheelock Educator Preparation Programs Licensing Disclosure<\/a>&nbsp;provides information about BU Wheelock state approved programs and how the educational requirements compare with those in other states. Education students in licensure programs should review this resource and contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:edlic@bu.edu\">edlic@bu.edu<\/a>&nbsp;with questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Background Checks<\/strong><br>Students who are admitted into BU Wheelock routinely participate in field experiences as a part of their respective program curriculum and requirements. Most field sites require criminal background checks to determine students\u2019 eligibility for participation. 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